1
as in poured
to flow out in great quantities or with force
water spouting from the hose
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2
as in huffed
to talk loudly and wildly
a self-important loudmouth who is always spouting about the mess that politicians have made of everything
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3
as in erupted
to violently throw out or off (something from within)
the drain suddenly spouted water and debris
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Recent Examples of spouted
That’s the prayerful explanation for the nonsense that spouted this week from the leaders of a football conference that hopes to grow up and be the Big Ten someday.
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Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 29 May 2026
There are two areas in my garden where fern asparagus has been growing for more than four decades, having first spouted from seeds that had been deposited, no doubt, by birds.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 Feb. 2026
Kirk often spouted toxic right-wing rhetoric, including anti-gay and Islamophobic views, as well as antisemitic conspiracy theories.
—Charles Duhigg, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Management claimed that the refund was already being processed when the customer became verbally aggressive and then the situation escalated when the customer allegedly spouted explicit death threats at the employee.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
One time that Sanford spouted off about his grievances against the church was at a wedding 13 years ago, one of the friends said.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The other 41% of the posts spouted antisemitic abuse, such as dehumanization of Jewish people or attacks on their character.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Fireworks spouted directly beyond the stage where the president and others spoke, which had online critics questioning the need for them.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2025
Hot disputes between nations over cross-border water have lately spouted like geysers.
—The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 2 May 2025
Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 29 May 2026
There are two areas in my garden where fern asparagus has been growing for more than four decades, having first spouted from seeds that had been deposited, no doubt, by birds.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 Feb. 2026
Kirk often spouted toxic right-wing rhetoric, including anti-gay and Islamophobic views, as well as antisemitic conspiracy theories.
—Charles Duhigg, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Management claimed that the refund was already being processed when the customer became verbally aggressive and then the situation escalated when the customer allegedly spouted explicit death threats at the employee.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
One time that Sanford spouted off about his grievances against the church was at a wedding 13 years ago, one of the friends said.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The other 41% of the posts spouted antisemitic abuse, such as dehumanization of Jewish people or attacks on their character.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Fireworks spouted directly beyond the stage where the president and others spoke, which had online critics questioning the need for them.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2025
Hot disputes between nations over cross-border water have lately spouted like geysers.
—The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 2 May 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spouted
Verb
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The grappa is poured, and praised.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Cards and well-wishes poured in from around the world, as did calls from oblivious travelers.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Difluoroethane is a gas often used in cans of compressed air, which can be huffed to produce a high, while alprazolam is the generic form of brand-name Xanax.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Isaac Hayden huffed and puffed but received little support from Blackpool’s Karoy Anderson.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Peruvians erupted again a few minutes later when one of their players came close to scoring an own goal but was rescued by teammate Fabio Gruber, who sprinted into the box and made a spectacular clearance off the line just before the ball went in.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
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Nelson Molina, cousin Yanu Molina, gounded, followed with a ground ball to first where Trey Baugus pitched to Davenport covering for the final out as the Keller faithful erupted.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Paige was rushed to the hospital where she was declared dead.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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During a June 25, 2024, international soccer match, referee Humberto Panjoj collapsed on the field due to heat illness and had to be rushed to the hospital.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
4 June 2026
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After one player from each team was ejected for throwing punches, Helix rallied from three runs down to defeat Covina 14-7 on Tuesday in the quarterfinals of the Southern California Regional Division 3 playoffs.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2026
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The motorcyclist, identified as Ryan Miller of Waconia, Minnesota, left the roadway and was ejected, the sheriff's office said.—
Anthony Bettin,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Verb
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It can also be streamed on Paramount+.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
7 June 2026
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The Tony Awards, which honor the best of Broadway, are airing live on CBS and streamed on Paramount+ from Radio City Music Hall.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
Verb
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From there, the heat will be expelled into space, ensuring that the wearer remains cool during spacewalks of up to eight hours.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
8 June 2026
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Two years later, he was expelled from France for participating in the protests then taking place in the country.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Cut to Lestat’s head in a toilet bowl in a motel bathroom with blood spewed all over the walls.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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The lava had spewed out from a distant volcano, leaving a large, almost flat area from the foot of the mountains to the river.—
Anton Money,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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“Spouted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spouted. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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